Late comedian Gallagher had a good reason for destroying those watermelons onstage
Gallagher always knew how to treat fans to something sweet. The prop comedian, who died of organ failure at 76 on Friday, was known for making a mess onstage. He was fond of picking up a sledgehammer to smash eggs, cheeseburgers and, most notably, watermelons. But what led him to pulverize food? For Gallagher, his signature gimmick was all about giving into the fun. “I have this need to ...
by Alex Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times
Nov 11, 2022
2 minutes
Gallagher always knew how to treat fans to something sweet.
The prop comedian, who died of organ failure at 76 on Friday, was known for making a mess onstage. He was fond of picking up a sledgehammer to smash eggs, cheeseburgers and, most notably, watermelons. But what led him to
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